christmas carol: key themes- good will to all men (info & quotes.) Flashcards
where does the message of good will originate from, what is the story associated around it and how is it an apposite message for ACC?
the bible.
delivered by an angel when bearing news of the birth of Jesus tot he shepherds.
shepherd were lowly folk and didn’t carry the same status as other key figures in the nativity.
how is the good will being apposite to ACC mirrored in the novella?
messages of good will, kindness and social responsibility are pertinent to the reader but throughout the poor and humble characters that these qualities are demonstrated.
key quote: 1- s1.
‘a merry christmas, uncle! god save you!’ (fred.)
key quote: 2- s3.
every man on board, waking or sleeping, good or bad, had a kinder word for one another on that day than on any day in the year.
key quote: 3- s3.
they (revellers) said it was a shame to quarrel upon christmas day.
key quote: 4- s3.
‘i’ll give you mr scrooge, the founder of the feast!’ (cratchit.)
key quote: 5- s4.
‘i will honour christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.’ (scrooge.)
key quote: 6- s5.
he (Scrooge) was so fluttered and so glowing with his good intentions, that his broken voice would scarcely answer to his call.